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Check out UChicago Harris Cyber Policy Initiative Executive Director and DEF CON Franklin co-founder Jake Braun on #NCITEInsights as he discusses his new book on how America fought back against fentanyl.
Thank you @ncite.bsky.social and @unomaha.edu for hosting!
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Thank you @ncite.bsky.social and @unomaha.edu for hosting!
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NCITE Insights No. 40 — Fighting Fentanyl: A Book Talk with Jake Braun
YouTube video by NCITE
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November 14, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Check out UChicago Harris Cyber Policy Initiative Executive Director and DEF CON Franklin co-founder Jake Braun on #NCITEInsights as he discusses his new book on how America fought back against fentanyl.
Thank you @ncite.bsky.social and @unomaha.edu for hosting!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dym...
Thank you @ncite.bsky.social and @unomaha.edu for hosting!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dym...
Seven Days VT just covered our work to strengthen cyber defenses for water utilities in Vermont. As @projectfranklin.bsky.social founder Jake Braun says, “having clean water and available water is central to human existence.”
💧🔐 Read here:
sevendaysvt.com/news/tech/a-...
#CyberCivilDefense #Take9
💧🔐 Read here:
sevendaysvt.com/news/tech/a-...
#CyberCivilDefense #Take9
A Vermont Water System Shores Up Its Digital Defenses | Seven Days
Cyberattacks against critical U.S. infrastructure are rising. An army of volunteers wants to help.
sevendaysvt.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Seven Days VT just covered our work to strengthen cyber defenses for water utilities in Vermont. As @projectfranklin.bsky.social founder Jake Braun says, “having clean water and available water is central to human existence.”
💧🔐 Read here:
sevendaysvt.com/news/tech/a-...
#CyberCivilDefense #Take9
💧🔐 Read here:
sevendaysvt.com/news/tech/a-...
#CyberCivilDefense #Take9
🎉HUGE thanks to @cltcberkeley.bsky.social and WI Dept. of Emergency Management for hosting Cyber Volunteering Day! DEF CON Franklin volunteers Jonathan Farley and Tim Pappa shared their perspective on how cyber volunteering organizations can successfully recruit, onboard, and retain volunteer corps.
October 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM
🎉HUGE thanks to @cltcberkeley.bsky.social and WI Dept. of Emergency Management for hosting Cyber Volunteering Day! DEF CON Franklin volunteers Jonathan Farley and Tim Pappa shared their perspective on how cyber volunteering organizations can successfully recruit, onboard, and retain volunteer corps.
We can’t afford to overlook the cyber vulnerabilities in our critical infrastructure. Important read from @wef 👇
x.com/wef/status/1...
x.com/wef/status/1...
World Economic Forum on X: "Critical infrastructure, including electric grids and water treatment facilities, are deeply interconnected. Yet, despite their strategic importance, many of these essential systems remain alarmingly under-equipped when it comes to #cybersecurity. https://t.co/hNpxQINCgW" / X
Critical infrastructure, including electric grids and water treatment facilities, are deeply interconnected. Yet, despite their strategic importance, many of these essential systems remain alarmingly under-equipped when it comes to #cybersecurity. https://t.co/hNpxQINCgW
x.com
October 22, 2025 at 1:48 PM
We can’t afford to overlook the cyber vulnerabilities in our critical infrastructure. Important read from @wef 👇
x.com/wef/status/1...
x.com/wef/status/1...
Check out @firewalldragons.bsky.social latest podcast on Franklin — and learn how you can get involved. We’re building something big. We want you! #CyberResilienceCorps #CyberCivilDefense #Take9
podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com/2025/10/13/p...
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October 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Check out @firewalldragons.bsky.social latest podcast on Franklin — and learn how you can get involved. We’re building something big. We want you! #CyberResilienceCorps #CyberCivilDefense #Take9
podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com/2025/10/13/p...
podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com/2025/10/13/p...
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Our critical infrastructure is vulnerable and being targeted by nation states. They need help to be more secure and resilient. @projectfranklin.bsky.social co-founder Jake Braun explains the challenges and how we can help to secure our systems.
podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com/2025/10/13/p...
podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com/2025/10/13/p...
Project Franklin Wants You - Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons Podcast
Our critical infrastructure is vulnerable and under attack by nation state actors, either for profit or perhaps even to establish a beachhead for future...
podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com
October 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Our critical infrastructure is vulnerable and being targeted by nation states. They need help to be more secure and resilient. @projectfranklin.bsky.social co-founder Jake Braun explains the challenges and how we can help to secure our systems.
podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com/2025/10/13/p...
podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com/2025/10/13/p...
Hear @powa-sec.bsky.social on the Cyber Defenders Podcast talking about the Roadmap to Community Cyber Defense, and how cyber experts can work with state and local governments to protect our community organizations. #CyberCivilDefense #Take9 limacharlie.io/podcast?wcha...
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October 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Hear @powa-sec.bsky.social on the Cyber Defenders Podcast talking about the Roadmap to Community Cyber Defense, and how cyber experts can work with state and local governments to protect our community organizations. #CyberCivilDefense #Take9 limacharlie.io/podcast?wcha...
A recent SIM farm bust of ~100k SIMs near the UN shows how telecom is now a major national security risk. As Jake notes, addressing this requires “better info sharing, better detection tools, and no more SMS for sensitive logins.”
www.thecipherbrief.com/telecom-bust...
www.thecipherbrief.com/telecom-bust...
Telecom Bust Near the UN Reveals New National Security Vulnerability
Experts warn the takedown underscores a blind spot in U.S. defenses: telecom networks as contested terrain in hybrid conflict.
www.thecipherbrief.com
October 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
A recent SIM farm bust of ~100k SIMs near the UN shows how telecom is now a major national security risk. As Jake notes, addressing this requires “better info sharing, better detection tools, and no more SMS for sensitive logins.”
www.thecipherbrief.com/telecom-bust...
www.thecipherbrief.com/telecom-bust...
🛡️ Everyone can protect their communities from cyber threats. #CyberCivilDefense
Join @aspenpolicyacademy.bsky.social new #CyberCivicEngagement training, developed with support from @craignewmark.bsky.social
📅 Oct 23 & Nov 20 | Free & Virtual
🔗 Register: aspenpolicyacademy.org/cyber-civic-...
Join @aspenpolicyacademy.bsky.social new #CyberCivicEngagement training, developed with support from @craignewmark.bsky.social
📅 Oct 23 & Nov 20 | Free & Virtual
🔗 Register: aspenpolicyacademy.org/cyber-civic-...
Cyber Civic Engagement - Aspen Policy Academy
Check out our new training program that transforms individuals into effective cybersecurity policy advocates.
aspenpolicyacademy.org
October 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
🛡️ Everyone can protect their communities from cyber threats. #CyberCivilDefense
Join @aspenpolicyacademy.bsky.social new #CyberCivicEngagement training, developed with support from @craignewmark.bsky.social
📅 Oct 23 & Nov 20 | Free & Virtual
🔗 Register: aspenpolicyacademy.org/cyber-civic-...
Join @aspenpolicyacademy.bsky.social new #CyberCivicEngagement training, developed with support from @craignewmark.bsky.social
📅 Oct 23 & Nov 20 | Free & Virtual
🔗 Register: aspenpolicyacademy.org/cyber-civic-...
1/ Volunteer Spotlight Series:
Our volunteer spotlight series kicks off with Christian Clark!
Christian is passionate about bringing hacker expertise to strengthen water system security. 🥤💻 #CyberCivilDefense #Take9
Our volunteer spotlight series kicks off with Christian Clark!
Christian is passionate about bringing hacker expertise to strengthen water system security. 🥤💻 #CyberCivilDefense #Take9
October 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM
1/ Volunteer Spotlight Series:
Our volunteer spotlight series kicks off with Christian Clark!
Christian is passionate about bringing hacker expertise to strengthen water system security. 🥤💻 #CyberCivilDefense #Take9
Our volunteer spotlight series kicks off with Christian Clark!
Christian is passionate about bringing hacker expertise to strengthen water system security. 🥤💻 #CyberCivilDefense #Take9
1/💧New from @npr.org:
Cybersecurity isn’t just a big-city problem. Small and rural water systems are under threat of attack, and programs like
Franklin and the #CyberResilienceCorps are helping towns like Cavendish, VT. #CyberCivilDefense #Take9
Read here: www.npr.org/2025/09/08/n...
Cybersecurity isn’t just a big-city problem. Small and rural water systems are under threat of attack, and programs like
Franklin and the #CyberResilienceCorps are helping towns like Cavendish, VT. #CyberCivilDefense #Take9
Read here: www.npr.org/2025/09/08/n...
How a small Vermont town is protecting its water from hackers
NPR's Jenna McLaughlin got an inside look at how one small Vermont town is protecting its water from hackers.
www.npr.org
September 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
1/💧New from @npr.org:
Cybersecurity isn’t just a big-city problem. Small and rural water systems are under threat of attack, and programs like
Franklin and the #CyberResilienceCorps are helping towns like Cavendish, VT. #CyberCivilDefense #Take9
Read here: www.npr.org/2025/09/08/n...
Cybersecurity isn’t just a big-city problem. Small and rural water systems are under threat of attack, and programs like
Franklin and the #CyberResilienceCorps are helping towns like Cavendish, VT. #CyberCivilDefense #Take9
Read here: www.npr.org/2025/09/08/n...
1/ 💧 At the #WaterPro25 Conference, DEF CON Franklin founder Jake Braun laid it out plainly: America’s 50,000 water systems keep families safe—but hackers, ransomware gangs, and even foreign adversaries are targeting them.
September 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
1/ 💧 At the #WaterPro25 Conference, DEF CON Franklin founder Jake Braun laid it out plainly: America’s 50,000 water systems keep families safe—but hackers, ransomware gangs, and even foreign adversaries are targeting them.
“I’m the only door between the Iranians and our water system.”
Powerful reporting by @npr.org @jennamclaughlin.bsky.social on how Franklin - and volunteer Tim Pappa - are stepping in to help water operators defend against foreign cyber threats. #CyberCivilDefense #Take9
www.npr.org/2025/09/08/n...
Powerful reporting by @npr.org @jennamclaughlin.bsky.social on how Franklin - and volunteer Tim Pappa - are stepping in to help water operators defend against foreign cyber threats. #CyberCivilDefense #Take9
www.npr.org/2025/09/08/n...
Inside one town's efforts to prevent cyberattacks at water treatment plant
NPR gets an inside look at how one small Vermont town is protecting its water plant from hackers.
www.npr.org
September 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
“I’m the only door between the Iranians and our water system.”
Powerful reporting by @npr.org @jennamclaughlin.bsky.social on how Franklin - and volunteer Tim Pappa - are stepping in to help water operators defend against foreign cyber threats. #CyberCivilDefense #Take9
www.npr.org/2025/09/08/n...
Powerful reporting by @npr.org @jennamclaughlin.bsky.social on how Franklin - and volunteer Tim Pappa - are stepping in to help water operators defend against foreign cyber threats. #CyberCivilDefense #Take9
www.npr.org/2025/09/08/n...
💧 What do DEF CON Franklin volunteers actually do?
🔹 Tier 1: Cyber basics (passwords, MFA)
🔹 Tier 2: OT inventory, account securement, malware defense
🔹 Tier 3: Ongoing monitoring & remediation
Free help. Real impact. 👉 defconfranklin.com #CyberCivilDefense
🔹 Tier 1: Cyber basics (passwords, MFA)
🔹 Tier 2: OT inventory, account securement, malware defense
🔹 Tier 3: Ongoing monitoring & remediation
Free help. Real impact. 👉 defconfranklin.com #CyberCivilDefense
DEF CON Franklin
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September 5, 2025 at 7:40 PM
💧 What do DEF CON Franklin volunteers actually do?
🔹 Tier 1: Cyber basics (passwords, MFA)
🔹 Tier 2: OT inventory, account securement, malware defense
🔹 Tier 3: Ongoing monitoring & remediation
Free help. Real impact. 👉 defconfranklin.com #CyberCivilDefense
🔹 Tier 1: Cyber basics (passwords, MFA)
🔹 Tier 2: OT inventory, account securement, malware defense
🔹 Tier 3: Ongoing monitoring & remediation
Free help. Real impact. 👉 defconfranklin.com #CyberCivilDefense
City systems in St. Paul went down after a cyberattack & recovery took days.
For small water utilities, the risks are even higher. Don’t let this happen to you. The Cyber Resilience Corps & DEF CON Franklin can help keep your taps safe. #Take9
www.govtech.com/security/st-...
For small water utilities, the risks are even higher. Don’t let this happen to you. The Cyber Resilience Corps & DEF CON Franklin can help keep your taps safe. #Take9
www.govtech.com/security/st-...
St. Paul, Minn., Systems Come Back Online After Cyber Attack
The city is gradually restoring online services after a ransomware attack in July interrupted them. Phone service, online water bill payments, and Parks and Recreation payment systems are among those ...
www.govtech.com
September 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
City systems in St. Paul went down after a cyberattack & recovery took days.
For small water utilities, the risks are even higher. Don’t let this happen to you. The Cyber Resilience Corps & DEF CON Franklin can help keep your taps safe. #Take9
www.govtech.com/security/st-...
For small water utilities, the risks are even higher. Don’t let this happen to you. The Cyber Resilience Corps & DEF CON Franklin can help keep your taps safe. #Take9
www.govtech.com/security/st-...
You can’t secure what you can’t see.
CISA's new OT guide is a great place for water systems to start.
👉 Contact DEF CON Franklin now to get free cyber assistance for your water system.
#CyberCivilDefense #CyberResilienceCorps #Take9
www.cisa.gov/resources-to...
CISA's new OT guide is a great place for water systems to start.
👉 Contact DEF CON Franklin now to get free cyber assistance for your water system.
#CyberCivilDefense #CyberResilienceCorps #Take9
www.cisa.gov/resources-to...
Foundations for OT Cybersecurity: Asset Inventory Guidance for Owners and Operators | CISA
By following this guidance, organizations can enhance their overall security posture, improve maintenance and reliability, and ensure the safety and resilience of their OT environments.
www.cisa.gov
September 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
You can’t secure what you can’t see.
CISA's new OT guide is a great place for water systems to start.
👉 Contact DEF CON Franklin now to get free cyber assistance for your water system.
#CyberCivilDefense #CyberResilienceCorps #Take9
www.cisa.gov/resources-to...
CISA's new OT guide is a great place for water systems to start.
👉 Contact DEF CON Franklin now to get free cyber assistance for your water system.
#CyberCivilDefense #CyberResilienceCorps #Take9
www.cisa.gov/resources-to...
👇Please check out this great blog post about DEF CON Franklin and Cyber Resilience Corps on NetZeroDay! Thank you to @camille.stewart.gloster for featuring us in this important message about water cybersecurity. Every tap matters. #CyberCivilDefense #Take9
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netzeroday.substack.com/p/cybersecur...
Cybersecurity for Small Water Systems: Why Every Tap Matters
Close the Cyber Gap. Volunteer Where It Matters Most.
netzeroday.substack.com
September 3, 2025 at 4:13 PM
👇Please check out this great blog post about DEF CON Franklin and Cyber Resilience Corps on NetZeroDay! Thank you to @camille.stewart.gloster for featuring us in this important message about water cybersecurity. Every tap matters. #CyberCivilDefense #Take9
netzeroday.substack.com/p/cybersecur...
netzeroday.substack.com/p/cybersecur...
1) Small water systems serve millions—but get zero support in the EPA’s new $9M cybersecurity grant, targeted only at systems serving over 10,000 people
August 27, 2025 at 7:32 PM
1) Small water systems serve millions—but get zero support in the EPA’s new $9M cybersecurity grant, targeted only at systems serving over 10,000 people
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Between Norway’s dam sabotage and Poland’s narrowly-averted water shutdown, Russia’s global cyber campaign is escalating.
That's why DefConFranklin & partners like CyberpeaceInst @cltcberkeley.bsky.social @istorg.bsky.social stand ready to help with free tools, volunteers #CyberCivilDefense #take9
That's why DefConFranklin & partners like CyberpeaceInst @cltcberkeley.bsky.social @istorg.bsky.social stand ready to help with free tools, volunteers #CyberCivilDefense #take9
August 22, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Between Norway’s dam sabotage and Poland’s narrowly-averted water shutdown, Russia’s global cyber campaign is escalating.
That's why DefConFranklin & partners like CyberpeaceInst @cltcberkeley.bsky.social @istorg.bsky.social stand ready to help with free tools, volunteers #CyberCivilDefense #take9
That's why DefConFranklin & partners like CyberpeaceInst @cltcberkeley.bsky.social @istorg.bsky.social stand ready to help with free tools, volunteers #CyberCivilDefense #take9
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Our friends @projectfranklin.bsky.social announced the next phase of cyber services for small and rural U.S. water utilities. Franklin is deploying free tools to secure our water - all powered by a scalable, volunteer-driven model.
#CyberCivilDefense
Read more: defconfranklin.com/water_cybers...
#CyberCivilDefense
Read more: defconfranklin.com/water_cybers...
DEF CON Franklin
defconfranklin.com
August 11, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Our friends @projectfranklin.bsky.social announced the next phase of cyber services for small and rural U.S. water utilities. Franklin is deploying free tools to secure our water - all powered by a scalable, volunteer-driven model.
#CyberCivilDefense
Read more: defconfranklin.com/water_cybers...
#CyberCivilDefense
Read more: defconfranklin.com/water_cybers...
With attacks from China and Iran targeting our critical infrastructure, Franklin is deploying OT mappers, password protocols, and policy change - all powered by volunteers.
defconfranklin.com/water_cybers...
This is cybersecurity as public service. #CybersecurityForAll #CyberCivilDefense
defconfranklin.com/water_cybers...
This is cybersecurity as public service. #CybersecurityForAll #CyberCivilDefense
DEF CON Franklin
defconfranklin.com
August 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM
With attacks from China and Iran targeting our critical infrastructure, Franklin is deploying OT mappers, password protocols, and policy change - all powered by volunteers.
defconfranklin.com/water_cybers...
This is cybersecurity as public service. #CybersecurityForAll #CyberCivilDefense
defconfranklin.com/water_cybers...
This is cybersecurity as public service. #CybersecurityForAll #CyberCivilDefense
Hackers + public utilities = a new kind of civil defense. At #DEFCON33, we've launched a scalable, volunteer-driven cyber model to protect water systems - already active in 4 states.
defconfranklin.com/water_cybers...
No budget or staff? No problem. We'll help for free. #CyberCivilDefense
defconfranklin.com/water_cybers...
No budget or staff? No problem. We'll help for free. #CyberCivilDefense
DEF CON Franklin
defconfranklin.com
August 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Hackers + public utilities = a new kind of civil defense. At #DEFCON33, we've launched a scalable, volunteer-driven cyber model to protect water systems - already active in 4 states.
defconfranklin.com/water_cybers...
No budget or staff? No problem. We'll help for free. #CyberCivilDefense
defconfranklin.com/water_cybers...
No budget or staff? No problem. We'll help for free. #CyberCivilDefense
Bags packed. Mission clear.
Franklin is back at @defcon.bsky.social to defend the infrastructure we all rely on—starting with water.
Come find us.
#DEFCON33 #CybersecurityForAll #Water #CyberCivilDefense
Franklin is back at @defcon.bsky.social to defend the infrastructure we all rely on—starting with water.
Come find us.
#DEFCON33 #CybersecurityForAll #Water #CyberCivilDefense
August 6, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Bags packed. Mission clear.
Franklin is back at @defcon.bsky.social to defend the infrastructure we all rely on—starting with water.
Come find us.
#DEFCON33 #CybersecurityForAll #Water #CyberCivilDefense
Franklin is back at @defcon.bsky.social to defend the infrastructure we all rely on—starting with water.
Come find us.
#DEFCON33 #CybersecurityForAll #Water #CyberCivilDefense
T-2️⃣days out.
Franklin launched at #DEFCON last year. Now we’re scaling.
From matching volunteers to securing rural utilities—we’re showing what collective defense looks like.
📸credit:
USGS NWIS map of American water systems
Franklin launched at #DEFCON last year. Now we’re scaling.
From matching volunteers to securing rural utilities—we’re showing what collective defense looks like.
📸credit:
USGS NWIS map of American water systems
August 5, 2025 at 6:43 PM
T-2️⃣days out.
Franklin launched at #DEFCON last year. Now we’re scaling.
From matching volunteers to securing rural utilities—we’re showing what collective defense looks like.
📸credit:
USGS NWIS map of American water systems
Franklin launched at #DEFCON last year. Now we’re scaling.
From matching volunteers to securing rural utilities—we’re showing what collective defense looks like.
📸credit:
USGS NWIS map of American water systems
OUT TODAY! Read "The Roadmap to Community Cyber Defense" from the Cyber Resilience Corps!
In the report, authors Sarah Powazek & Grace Menna detail a multi-phase “roadmap” for strengthening the cybersecurity of community organizations.
Read the report: cltc.berkeley.edu/publication/...
In the report, authors Sarah Powazek & Grace Menna detail a multi-phase “roadmap” for strengthening the cybersecurity of community organizations.
Read the report: cltc.berkeley.edu/publication/...
June 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM